Mount up and prepare for action! One of the most iconic pieces of ’80s automobilia is now a Playmobil playset!
The A-Team was an NBC action-adventure series that ran for five seasons between January 1983 and March 1987 The series was created by Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo and starred George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, and Mr. T. It followed a team of Special Forces operatives who escape to Los Angeles and begin working as soldiers of fortune after being tried for a crime they didn’t commit. Nominated for three Emmy Awards, The A-Team would eventually expand its presence into comic books, novels, and video games before receiving a big-screen adaptation from 20th Century Fox in 2010.
Playmobil’s homage scales the A Team’s seminal 1983 GMC Vandura down to a shelf-sized 10 inches, blending authentic details like the characteristic red stripe, dual-colour turbine mag wheels, and rooftop spoiler into an instantly recognizable design that is both familiar and unmistakably Playmobil. Comprising 69 individual pieces, this Hydra-Matic landmass delivers on playability in a big way.
Bedecked in beautiful tri-colour paint, The A-Team van features free-rolling wheels, opening side and rear doors, a removable front cab, detachable roof with a screen-accurate sun visor, light bar, grill-mounted push bar, and matching California license plates. The detailed interior features a monitor, acetylene tank, operation boards, a cabinet, and a handy perforated wall perfect for storing all of the team’s included accessories — from tools and flashlights to walkie-talkies and more.
Packaged with the power wagon are four stylized figures based on the main members of the A-Team. John “Hannibal” Smith calls the shots while smooth-talking Templeton “Face” Peck is ready to scrounge up supplies at a moment’s notice. Chopper-pilot extraordinaire “Howling Mad” Murdock is primed to plot a course directly for danger, while tough-as-nails “B.A.” Baracus is prepared to flex his mechanical know-how. Thanks to the inclusion of additional seats, there’s plenty of room for each member of the team to ride in style.
Created for kids and collectors five years of age and older, the Playmobil A-Team Van is certain to make an action-packed addition to any collection. Priced at $89.99 USD, it’s available for purchase now through several retailers and promises to offer hours of high-octane fun.
Whether you’re a fan of the show or a collector of awesome toys, this set is a great way to bring all the excitement of the classic series back to life. So, What are you waiting for? Assemble your team, get behind the wheel, and let the adventure begin!
